Champai Soren Resigns As Jharkhand Chief Minister, Hemant Soren Stakes Claim To Form Government

On July 3, Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren submitted his resignation to Governor CP Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan in Ranchi. Champai Soren resigned in order to pave way for Jharkhand Mukti Morcha executive president Hemant Soren to again take over the position. Hemant Soren has staked the claim to form the government. Hemant Soren was released from the Birsa Munda Jail on June 28. Hemant Soren was released after nearly five months following bail from Jharkhand High Court in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam. Hemant Soren had resigned as Chief Minister before his arrest on January 31. Watch the video to know more.